Skilled Trades Worker, Electrician

Salary: CA$32.00–CA$42.00 hourly

Contract Type: Full-time

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Program Worker is responsible for providing leadership and to design and lead activities that help tenants become engaged in the community, stay active, improve their fitness, and have fun.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Social Work degree in a related field, a degree in Community Services, or related experience in a relevant discipline,
• Minimum 3 years' experience in serving people who have experienced homelessness and/or precariously housed, mental health and/or addiction issues, and poverty.
• Standard First Aid certificate, Conflict Resolution, Documentation skills, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - ASIST.
• Demonstrated skills in program design implementation, and facilitation.
• Leadership training and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding Mental Health and the components of recovery.
• Knowledge of social recreational programs.
• Experience working with families, youth, the senior population, and people living with mental health concerns.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
• Strong creativity, group engagement and facilitation, and relationship‐building skills and building community partnerships.
• Experience working with documentation databases and systems such as Yardi (property management financial system) or similar applications, Pirouette, OCANs, and other client management information systems.
• Strong computer skills including email and word processing.
• Ability drive and having a valid Driver's License is considered an asset
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, plan, implement, and coordinate individualized and group events with the involvement of tenant participants, taking attendance, and collecting other relevant data.
• Ensure the programs and activities match the physical capabilities, age, and cognitive needs of the participants.
• Provide guidance and assistance to the community in identifying the social recreational events, which they may want to organize, either locally or for Neighbours.
• Schedule the use of the Drop-in space, equipment use and ensures the facility and equipment are used and maintained properly.
• Lead activities such as arts and crafts, sports, music, dramatics, or games.
• Facilitate educational programs and conduct research to improve the lives of participants.
• Engage in supporting participants in life skills and any participant‐identified activities requested.
• Provide direct support to the Drop-in space and ensures attendance and other pertinent data are collected.
• Identify trends and issues with participants of the program and can deal with them effectively.
• Lead classes and provides instruction for recreational activities.
• Provide instruction including lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in recreational activities, maintains communication of upcoming programs to participants by contributing to monthly mailers, program attendance and pertinent interactions, of both groups and individuals, in case management software.
• Facilitate drop-in meals and special events, socializes, addresses concerns, and intervenes in conflicts.
• Supervise volunteers and ensures that events and activities are run without issues.
• Ensure a safe inviting Drop-in space and be aware of the health and behaviour of those in attendance and follow up when necessary
• Respond to incoming\outgoing calls and enquiries.
• Report conflicts and incidents in accordance with Neighbours practices.
• Handle all incidents and provides crisis support for tenant participants in the Drop-in until a backup and other supports are in place and informs the Program Manager as soon as possible.
• Complete all incident reports as required, and ensure that the appropriate staff is notified of all incidents, concerns, and/or disruptions to routines.
• Participate in and represents the organization at external committees and forums as assigned including committees of the Toronto Drop-in Network.
• Participate in internal committees and meetings relating to the organization (e.g. Staff meetings, Annual General Meetings, Strategic planning, or other working groups as they occur.
• Keep the Manager or Supervisor informed and up to date on relevant issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by, the Program Manager, or the Director of Support Services.

Community Development

• Organize and facilitate group activities and community events, such as building meetings, life skills programs, meal programs, social recreation programs, and organizational events.
• Using trauma informed concepts to encourage t